Hope
Lights In Atlantis Lyrics
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Delusion leaks through a primitive memory.
Our hands unified by the sound
(Our hands unified by the sound of doves, by the sound of doves)
We'll spread our wings and fly.
Peace rains down on us as diamonds fall from the sky.
We've tried to hide all traces of our fear; every illusion of hierarchy leaves an imprint on absorbent minds.
(Your actions speak louder than your words)
Your actions?! Your values?!
There is a life waiting to bloom secluded by voracity.
(Oh, my backs against the wall!)
In Lights in Atlantis's song "Hope," the singer reflects on a sense of hopelessness and despair, acknowledging that there is "nothing left" for them to give. They lament the feeling of being trapped by their own delusions and primitive memories, unable to escape their own minds. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the unity they find with others, symbolized by their hands being "unified by the sound of doves." Through this unity, they hope to spread their wings and fly, experiencing peace and freedom that rains down like diamonds from the sky.
Despite their desire for hope, the singer recognizes the difficulty in overcoming fear and the imprint that hierarchy can leave on people's minds. They call attention to the importance of actions over words, suggesting that hopeful values must be put into practice in order to really make a difference. Finally, the song acknowledges the potential for new life and growth that exists if we can overcome our voracious tendencies and embrace hope instead of despair.
Overall, "Hope" is a complex meditation on the struggle for hope in the face of despair and the importance of unity, action, and values in creating a better future for ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing left for me to give so go ahead and take it all
I have nothing left to offer, so you can take everything from me.
Delusion leaks through a primitive memory.
False beliefs seep through our basic instincts.
(Our hands unified by the sound of doves, by the sound of doves)
We come together, like doves singing in harmony, creating a sense of togetherness.
We'll spread our wings and fly.
We will soar above our problems, overcoming any obstacle.
Peace rains down on us as diamonds fall from the sky.
Peace comes to us as a precious, valuable gift that we must cherish.
We've tried to hide all traces of our fear; every illusion of hierarchy leaves an imprint on absorbent minds.
We try to hide our fear and insecurities, but the societal belief in superiority has impacted us nonetheless.
(Your actions speak louder than your words)
Your actions are more meaningful than any words you say.
All hope's wasted on a mindless youth.
Young people may sometimes fail to see the hope in the world around them.
Your actions?! Your values?!
What are your actions and values saying about who you are?
There is a life waiting to bloom secluded by voracity.
A life full of potential is held back by greed and selfishness.
(Oh, my backs against the wall!)
I am feeling trapped and overwhelmed by my circumstances.
Contributed by Kayla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.